Six hundred and ninetieth chapters help in the snow
Although it is just a kind word, it seems to be an ordinary and ordinary kind word.
But these kind words were spoken by Khrushchev, the powerful military commissar.
To put it simply, whether many things are right or wrong is actually just a matter of Khrushchev’s thoughts.
And Shulka mentioned Trufanov's credit when Khrushchev was happy, which probably wiped out all Trufanov's previous responsibilities.
"Thank you very much, Comrade Shulka!" Trufanov, who was still worried at first, felt relieved: "I don't know what to say, about the previous..."
"I'm just telling the truth, Comrade Trufanov!" Shulka held Trufanov's hand and said, "And it's normal to have different ideas. I think we will have different opinions in the future!
But I think that when this situation arises in the future, we will have a good talk!"
Trufanov laughed and replied with some shame: "Of course, I am willing to do that!"
Compared with the icing on the cake, the energy of providing help in times of need is obviously much greater.
The reaction from Germany and Luo was another story. Paulus couldn't help but turn pale when he heard about the defeat in the air battle.
This can also be said to be his underestimation of the enemy, because the German army has always had unquestionable air superiority, even in extreme situations like Moscow... The battle to defend Moscow was due to cold weather and lack of fuel and other reasons. German Air Force fighter jets took off.
This serious deficiency limited air superiority, but as long as it could take off, the German fighters could still return fully loaded.
But now, the German Air Force has suffered a solid defeat and lost more than 70 fighter planes.
These more than seventy fighter planes, which Paulus originally used to cooperate with the 9th Panzergrenadier Division to block the Soviet offensive, have now been shot down and turned into a pile of scrap metal.
Just when Paulus was in a daze, Dumilescu called again.
"General!" Dumilescu said in panic: "The enemy is still attacking. There are a large number of tanks. Have you found the wrong target? Their attack speed has not slowed down at all!"
At this time, Dumilescu did not know the news of the Luftwaffe's defeat.
This is not surprising, first of all, the Romanian army is retreating...or rather running away, and communications are in chaos.
The second is the rainy weather. Although there is a fierce battle in the sky, and a few planes fall down from time to time, not many people can clearly see the results of the air battle.
Paulus said nothing.
Because he believed that there was no need to say anything to Dumilescu about such a thing... This was a kind of disdain. Of course, there was no need to explain to the subordinates when the superiors lost the battle, and explanations were of no use.
After thinking about it, Paulus gave the order: "Order your troops to retreat to Surovino!"
"Yes, General!" Dumilescu replied without any hesitation.
Dumilescu certainly did not need to hesitate, because this was a retreat, and he was even a little worried that Paulus would go back on his word.
As a result, a large number of Romanian troops retreated along the defense line.
But this time their retreat is finally in some order, and they will lay mines in the rear.
This is not to say that the morale of the Romanian army has recovered, but that Dumilescu knew that if his men were allowed to flee like this, the Soviet army would soon catch up, separate them and annihilate them one by one.
Therefore, if you really want to retreat, you should create some trouble in the rear to slow down the enemy's advance.
Laying landmines, blowing up railways, blowing up bridges, and even blowing up roads are all good choices.
The advancement speed of the 51st Group Army has indeed been affected, especially as German fighter planes fly into the air to harass them from time to time...
This is a contest between the German Air Force and the Soviet Air Force.
Of course, the Soviet Air Force knew that the Germans were well prepared for this challenge and wanted to give the German Air Force a show of strength, so they deliberately avoided the German attack and stayed silent for a few days.
This made the infantry uncomfortable and once again fell into the situation of being bombarded indiscriminately by German attack planes and bombers.
But what the Germans didn't know was that most of the targets they bombed were actually false targets prepared by the Soviets.
That's not the problem, it's all part of the plan.
While Stalingrad was advancing steadily on the front line, the Supreme Command in the rear was struggling with some things.
Stalin called Vasilevsky to his office and asked, "Do you think there is a problem with our counterattack plan?"
Vasilevsky was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "I don't think there is any problem, Comrade Stalin! At least they are advancing steadily now, and the battles in several directions are going smoothly!"
"Really?" Stalin thought for a moment while holding his pipe in his mouth and replied: "But the enemy did not retreat from Stalingrad, they are still attacking the city!"
Then Vasilevsky understood why Stalin was worried.
If the Germans believed that the Soviet counterattack and encirclement would be fatal to them, then of course they would choose to break out.
Therefore, if the Germans did not choose to break out, based on this result, it can be concluded that the German army has nothing to fear.
As for why he felt confident, Stalin didn't know.
Stalin, who was suspicious by nature, did not like unknown and uncertain things, so he always felt that it was not a good thing.
Maybe only Shulka knows the truth.
This is not actually because the German army is emboldened, but because the German army was confused in this matter, or it can be said that Hitler was unwilling to give up Stalingrad... Many people think this is because Hitler believed in Goering, but in fact it is more important
It was Hitler's problem. If Hitler had clearly realized that this battle was hopeless, he would not have given Göring any chance.
However, under the circumstances at the time, the German army's reaction of seizing the opportunity to attack Stalingrad instead of breaking through would indeed make the Soviet Supreme Command feel very upset.
Even Vasilevsky found this unusual.
"You mean..." Vasilevsky asked.
"I heard that the Germans are mobilizing reinforcements!" Stalin replied: "They are Manstein's troops. Can our troops withstand their counterattack?"
After a pause, Stalin added: "Perhaps this is why the Germans did not break out!"
Vasilevsky understood what Stalin meant.
Although the 51st Group Army's offensive has gone smoothly, at least so far, it can even be said that they have won several great victories.
But judging from previous battles, just two divisions of German troops could cause the 51st Group Army to be in chaos and even risk being encircled.
So, if Manstein's troops arrive and go into battle, can the 51st Army withstand it? (To be continued)